Visit one of Europe's best zoos in Puerto de la Cruz, featuring orca and dolphin shows, the world's largest penguin habitat, gorillas, and a spectacular aquarium.
Loro Parque (Parrot Park) in Puerto de la Cruz began in 1972 as a parrot garden and has evolved into one of Europe's most acclaimed zoological parks, consistently ranked in the world's top 5 zoos by TripAdvisor. Set within 135,000 square metres of subtropical gardens, the park houses over 10,000 animals representing 580 species, with world-leading breeding programmes for parrots, penguins, and gorillas.
The park's headline attractions include the Planet Penguin — the world's largest penguin habitat, housing over 250 penguins from multiple species in a massive climate-controlled Antarctic environment complete with real snow. The OrcaOcean stadium hosts shows featuring the park's resident orcas, while the dolphin show demonstrates the intelligence and agility of these remarkable marine mammals. The Aquarium features a walk-through tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays, and tropical fish, and the Gorilla Jungle puts you face-to-face with a family of western lowland gorillas in a naturalistic enclosure.
Beyond the star exhibits, Loro Parque offers a Thai village, jaguar enclosure, alligator swamp, flying bird show in a 3,000-seat stadium, and the Katandra Treetops aviary where you walk among free-flying tropical birds. The park places strong emphasis on conservation and education, with its associated Loro Parque Fundación having contributed over $25 million to wildlife projects worldwide. A visit here is as educational as it is entertaining.
Loro Parque is one of Tenerife's most-visited attractions and a highlight of any family holiday on the island. Its combination of world-class zoological exhibits, spectacular shows, and beautiful gardens makes for an unforgettable day that justifies the journey to Puerto de la Cruz. The twin-ticket combo with Siam Park offers outstanding value and is the best way to experience both of Tenerife's headline attractions.
Pre-booking Loro Parque tickets online ensures skip-the-line entry and often provides better pricing than gate tickets. Arrive early (the park opens at 8:30 AM) to see the most popular shows and exhibits before the midday rush. The park is fully wheelchair accessible and has numerous dining options including a dedicated children's menu restaurant.
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